Nilambur Assembly Elections 2026
Nilambur is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Malappuram district. In the 2025 assembly elections, the seat was won by Indian National Congress. Aryadan Shoukath, from Indian National Congress defeated M. Swaraj of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) by a margin of 11077 votes.
Nilambur Assembly constituency is part of the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi won the Wayanad parliamentary seat by defeating Annie Raja of the Communist Party Of India with a margin of 364422 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Nilambur assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Nilambur Assembly Elections
Nilambur Assembly Election Results 2025-By Election to 1977
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Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2025-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Shoukath
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
77,737
Lead: 11,077
|
44.17% |
| M. Swaraj | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 66,660 | 37.88% |
| P.v. Anvar | Independent | 19,760 | 11.23% |
| Adv. Mohan George | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,648 | 4.91% |
| Adv. Sadik Naduthodi | Social Democratic Party Of India | 2,075 | 1.18% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 630 | 0.36% |
| Harinarayanan | Independent | 185 | 0.11% |
| Sadeesh Kumar. G | Independent | 114 | 0.06% |
| Vijayan | Independent | 85 | 0.05% |
| N. Jayarajan | Independent | 52 | 0.03% |
| P. Radhakrishnan Namboothirippad | Independent | 43 | 0.02% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.v. Anvar
WINNER
|
Independent |
81,227
Lead: 2,700
|
46.90% |
| V. V. Prakash | Indian National Congress | 78,527 | 45.34% |
| T. K. Ashok Kumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,595 | 4.96% |
| K. Babu Mani | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 3,281 | 1.89% |
| Sajadurahman.c.p | Independent | 559 | 0.32% |
| Anila Mathew | Indian Christian Secular Party | 509 | 0.29% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 507 | 0.29% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P V Anvar
WINNER
|
Independent |
77,858
Lead: 11,504
|
47.91% |
| Aryadan Shoukath | Indian National Congress | 66,354 | 40.83% |
| Girish Mekkatt | Bharat Dharma Jana Sena | 12,284 | 7.56% |
| K Babu Mani | Social Democratic Party Of India | 4,751 | 2.92% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Mohammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
66,331
Lead: 5,598
|
49% |
| Professor.m.thomas Mathew | Independent | 60,733 | 45% |
| K.c.velayudhan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 4,425 | 3% |
| C.g.unni | Social Democratic Party Of India | 2,566 | 2% |
| Thariyan Kiliyan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,291 | 1% |
| Thomas Mathew | Independent | 1,012 | 1% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Muhammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
87,522
Lead: 18,070
|
54% |
| Sreeramakrishnan | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 69,452 | 43% |
| K.prabhakaran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,120 | 2% |
| Binoy Pattathil | Independent | 978 | 1% |
| Kiliyan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 957 | 1% |
| C.t. Yoosuf | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 760 | 0% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Muhammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
76,937
Lead: 21,620
|
55% |
| P. Anvar Master | Independent | 55,317 | 39% |
| K.premnath | Bharatiya Janta Party | 7,745 | 6% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Muhammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
61,945
Lead: 6,693
|
48% |
| Malayil Thomas Mathew | Independent | 55,252 | 42% |
| O.gangadharan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 4,314 | 3% |
| Edappatta Aboobacker | Peoples Democratic Party | 1,101 | 1% |
| Pulliyil Muhammed Ibrahim @ Cheriyon | Independent | 986 | 1% |
| Karimban Jose | Independent | 277 | 0% |
| Abdul Azeez | Independent | 124 | 0% |
| Velayudhan Nair | Independent | 123 | 0% |
| Kanjirampara Abbas Haji | Independent | 104 | 0% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Muhammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
60,558
Lead: 7,684
|
50% |
| K. Abdurahiman Master | Independent | 52,874 | 43% |
| P.p. Achuthan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,876 | 3% |
| C.g. Varghese (george) | Independent | 955 | 1% |
| Ulthannan Varkey | Independent | 898 | 1% |
| Anappathath Ummer Koya | Independent | 302 | 0% |
| S. Venkitaramanan Embranthiri | Independent | 67 | 0% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Mohammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
55,154
Lead: 55,044
|
50% |
| M. S. Prabhakaran Nair | Independent | 110 | 0% |
| Edapatta Abdu Haji | Independent | 79 | 0% |
| P.k. Ahmamed | Independent | 74 | 0% |
| Haji Syed Mohammed Davood | Independent | 64 | 0% |
| Hakkim A.s Thangal | Independent | 39 | 0% |
| Devadas Pottekad | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 44,821 | 41% |
| K.j. Abraham Master | Independent | 4,452 | 4% |
| C. Vasudevan Master | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,476 | 3% |
| T.j. Charles | Independent | 275 | 0% |
| K.p. Madhavan Nair | Independent | 230 | 0% |
| John Philippose (c.p. John) | Independent | 127 | 0% |
| Yusuf | Independent | 124 | 0% |
| Varkey (karimbaya) Pappan) | Independent | 111 | 0% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T. K. Hamza
WINNER
|
Independent |
35,539
Lead: 35,490
|
49% |
| T. Charles Joseph | Independent | 49 | 0% |
| Parangat Imbichi Bava | Independent | 35 | 0% |
| Aryadan Muhammed | Independent | 33,973 | 47% |
| Gopalakrishnan Thalur | Bharatiya Janta Party | 1,442 | 2% |
| Maveli Achuthan | Independent | 200 | 0% |
| Paruthikkunnan Beeran Hajee | Independent | 199 | 0% |
| Alahannan Varkey | Independent | 127 | 0% |
| Kottayil Kasim | Independent | 58 | 0% |
| P. Azeez Labba | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| Chettiyil Joseph | Independent | 53 | 0% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C. Haridas
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress (u) |
41,744
Lead: 6,423
|
53% |
| T. K. Hamsa | Indian National Congress (i) | 35,321 | 45% |
| K. M. Gopalakrishan | Independent | 482 | 1% |
| T. M. Hassankani Rawther | Independent | 463 | 1% |
Nilambur Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aryadan Muhammed
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
35,410
Lead: 7,715
|
53% |
| K. Saidali Kutty | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 27,695 | 41% |
| P. Sankarankutty Nair | Independent | 1,435 | 2% |
Strike Rate
Nilambur MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-By Election | Aryadan Shoukath | INC | 77,737 | 11,077 | 44.17% |
| 2021 | P.v. Anvar | IND | 81,227 | 2,700 | 46.90% |
| 2016 | P V Anvar | IND | 77,858 | 11,504 | 47.91% |
| 2011 | Aryadan Mohammed | INC | 66,331 | 5,598 | 49% |
| 2006 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC | 87,522 | 18,070 | 54% |
| 2001 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC | 76,937 | 21,620 | 55% |
| 1996 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC | 61,945 | 6,693 | 48% |
| 1991 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC | 60,558 | 7,684 | 50% |
| 1987 | Aryadan Mohammed | INC | 55,154 | 55,044 | 50% |
| 1982 | T. K. Hamza | IND | 35,539 | 35,490 | 49% |
| 1980 | C. Haridas | INC(U) | 41,744 | 6,423 | 53% |
| 1977 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC | 35,410 | 7,715 | 53% |
Nilambur Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-By Election | Aryadan Shoukath | INC |
77,737
(Lead: 11,077)
|
44.17% |
| M. Swaraj | CPIM | 66,660 | 37.88% | |
| 2021 | P.v. Anvar | IND |
81,227
(Lead: 2,700)
|
46.90% |
| V. V. Prakash | INC | 78,527 | 45.34% | |
| 2016 | P V Anvar | IND |
77,858
(Lead: 11,504)
|
47.91% |
| Aryadan Shoukath | INC | 66,354 | 40.83% | |
| 2011 | Aryadan Mohammed | INC |
66,331
(Lead: 5,598)
|
49% |
| Professor.m.thomas Mathew | IND | 60,733 | 45% | |
| 2006 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC |
87,522
(Lead: 18,070)
|
54% |
| Sreeramakrishnan | CPM | 69,452 | 43% | |
| 2001 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC |
76,937
(Lead: 21,620)
|
55% |
| P. Anvar Master | IND | 55,317 | 39% | |
| 1996 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC |
61,945
(Lead: 6,693)
|
48% |
| Malayil Thomas Mathew | IND | 55,252 | 42% | |
| 1991 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC |
60,558
(Lead: 7,684)
|
50% |
| K. Abdurahiman Master | IND | 52,874 | 43% | |
| 1987 | Aryadan Mohammed | INC |
55,154
(Lead: 55,044)
|
50% |
| Devadas Pottekad | CPM | 44,821 | 41% | |
| 1982 | T. K. Hamza | IND |
35,539
(Lead: 35,490)
|
49% |
| Aryadan Muhammed | IND | 33,973 | 47% | |
| 1980 | C. Haridas | INC(U) |
41,744
(Lead: 6,423)
|
53% |
| T. K. Hamsa | INC(I) | 35,321 | 45% | |
| 1977 | Aryadan Muhammed | INC |
35,410
(Lead: 7,715)
|
53% |
| K. Saidali Kutty | CPM | 27,695 | 41% |
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Kerala Nilambur Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Nilambur Assembly seat in the 2025 election?
Aryadan Shoukath of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Nilambur Assembly seat in the 2025 elections, defeating M. Swaraj of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) (CPIM) by a margin of 11077 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Nilambur constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Nilambur constituency is 75% INC and 25% IND, with INC won 9 times and IND won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2025 Nilambur Assembly Election?
Aryadan Shoukath (INC) received 44.17% vote share.
M. Swaraj (CPIM) received 37.88% vote share.
What were the results of the 2025 Nilambur Assembly Election?
Aryadan Shoukath (INC) won the 2025 election with 77737 votes, leading by 11077 votes and securing a 44.17% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Nilambur Assembly constituency fall under?
The Nilambur Assembly constituency falls under the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency of Malappuram district.
What was the margin of victory in the Nilambur Assembly Election 2025?
Aryadan Shoukath (INC) won the Nilambur Assembly seat in 2025 with a margin of 11077 votes over M. Swaraj (CPIM).
What are the key constituencies in the Wayanad Lok Sabha area?
The Nilambur Assembly constituency is part of the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Mananthavady (st), Sulthanbathery (st), Kalpetta, Thiruvambadi, Ernad, Wandoor (sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Nilambur Assembly Election 2025?
The top candidates in the Nilambur Assembly Election 2025 were:
Aryadan Shoukath (INC)
M. Swaraj (CPIM)
P.v. Anvar (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Aryadan Shoukath (INC) emerging as the winner.
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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